Acid–Base
... Finally serum potassium may be helpful in distinguishing
causes of low SID acidosis. Hypokalemia (<3.5 mmol/L) is
associated with ureteral diversion, diarrhea, proximal colostomy, ileostomy, proximal renal tubular acidosis (RTA),
type I distal RTA, and parenteral nutrition. Hyperkalemia
(>4.5 mmol/L ...